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collaboration, more answers, and more action. We’re ready to show up and work together however we can.” After looking more closely and speaking with others who share similar concerns, she said, “This is work we’ve carried ourselves. Federal involvement in these cases has been inconsistent at best, and any new initiative deserves close attention.” She added, “The announcement outlines a surge of FBI personnel into Indian Country but offers few details about Tribal leadership, long-term planning …

been brought to council numerous times during the last several years. “There’s been constant conversations about doing better for the environment as stewards of the land and people brought forward their wishes that we would just stop, because it goes into the waters and soils, and it’s just not the best thing for our lands,” he said. Haller credited Tribal member Amber Eastman in particular, for her work “to make people understand the actual harm that it does to the environment.” Tribal Council …

information before making final decisions, which I believe reflect what is best for the state,” Kotek said. “I want to thank Willamette Falls Trust for proactively reaching out to my office with additional information following my notice and subsequently committing to a set of expectations I set to approve the funds.” Tribal Communications Director Sara Thompson said the Tribe is “deeply disappointed” by the decision. “This legislative appropriation was made without any engagement with Grand …

Fund Administrative Assistant Kluane Baer. At the event, Tribal member and Spirit Mountain Community Fund Director Kathleen George thanked grant recipient representatives for allowing the Grand Ronde Tribe, through its philanthropic Community Fund, to partner with them in making western Oregon a better place to live. The Community Fund receives 6 percent of Spirit Mountain Casino revenues and distributes the money in an 11-county area, assisting efforts in arts and culture, education, health …

to the events schedule. The theme for this year is a celebration of Tribal foods from pre-contact to post-Reservation. “The best way for us to learn is to be active and doing it,” Tribal member and Culture Committee Chairperson Francene Ambrose said from her office at the Tribal Food Bank, iskam mfkHmfk haws. “We want it to become living, breathing again and part of everyday activities.” This year’s First Foods event will be held at achaf-hammi, the Tribal plankhouse, adjacent to Uyxat Powwow …

three-minute opening statements, each candidate had two minutes to answer about 15 previously submitted questions from the membership. Questions covered a wide range of topics, including candidates’ best previous contribution while serving on council, board and committees each candidate currently serves on, the Tribal Council role in building back traditions, the most important component of the Tribal Council oath of office, support for Tribal Council term limits, thoughts about disenrollment …

fraud or dual enrollment. “We wish the answer to this issue was an easy one, but it’s not,” Kennedy said. “Any real solution will require a constitutional amendment. With a pause in place, the Tribe will be able to focus on the next steps. This decision was not made lightly, and we respect that Tribal members will need time to process this information and will want to ask questions.” She encouraged Tribal members to contact the Tribal Enrollment Office to review their file and noted that a Tribal …

Food Distribution Food Bank Event Food Distribution April 24, 2020 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Location: Grand Ronde Food Bank, 9675 Grand Ronde Road Upcoming Events Tribal Council Tribal Council meeting (22) March 24, 2021 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Food Bank Food Distribution (32) March 26, 2021 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM General Council General Council meeting (6) April 11, 2021 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM View All Events Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

General Council meeting (tentative) General Council Event General Council meeting (tentative) May 3, 2020 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Location: Virtual event via Zoom Upcoming Events Tribal Council Tribal Council meeting (22) March 24, 2021 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Food Bank Food Distribution (32) March 26, 2021 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM General Council General Council meeting (6) April 11, 2021 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM View All Events Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

Tribal Council meeting Tribal Council Event Tribal Council meeting April 29, 2020 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Location: Tribal Council Chambers, 9615 Grand Ronde Road Upcoming Events Tribal Council Tribal Council meeting (22) March 24, 2021 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Food Bank Food Distribution (32) March 26, 2021 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM General Council General Council meeting (6) April 11, 2021 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM View All Events Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …